Powers & DutiesNew York Notary Examination • 2026 Edition
Notary Public Mark is asked on a Sunday to administer an oath for an affidavit and also take a deposition in a civil lawsuit. Under New York law, what may Mark legally perform on Sunday?
AMark may take the affidavit, but he cannot take a deposition in a civil proceeding on a Sunday.Correct Answer
BMark may legally perform both the affidavit and the deposition on a Sunday.
CMark is strictly prohibited from performing any notarial acts on a Sunday.
DMark may take the deposition, but he cannot administer an oath for an affidavit on a Sunday.
Official 2026 Statutory Legal Analysis
Under NY law (as detailed in the NY Notary Public License Law manual under 'Sunday'), a notary public may administer an oath or take an affidavit or acknowledgment on Sunday. However, taking a deposition in a civil proceeding on Sunday is expressly prohibited.
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